I agree that elements of the Constitution need to be reexamined sometimes. But — in the case of the 2nd Amendment, I think the original intent is still the best. It has nothing to do with individual gun ownership; it’s a guarantee that state militias and the Federal armed forces (if any) will be composed of “the people”, Americans, not foreign mercenaries. (That’s why it’s right next to the 3rd Amendment, guaranteeing your house won’t be capriciously taken over by any soldiers who feel like sleeping there.)

It occurs to me that the 2nd Amendment could be used in an argument for outlawing Blackwater.

Regarding the non white santa thing, I grew up in a predominantly white area in England but at Christmas my school had an Indian chap playing santa. Not only was it not an issue, I don’t remember any of the kids even noticing. All we saw was jolly old father Christmas!

I loved this episode with you guys in the same room! You could really hear the energy back and forth between you two. One of the best ever. And when Tom wasn’t talking into the mic and there was lots of room reverb… I don’t know why, it just added to the hilarity for me. Kinda like the voice from the peanut gallery or something.

Also, Cecil seemed kind of mellow for the previous 2-3 episodes like something was bothering him. (The coughing?) That was gone this episode too.

Keep up the good work. Every week I look forward to another one of your podcasts.